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Old 06-02-2008, 02:03 PM
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But isn't part of the problem the fact that kids w/ Asperger's ARE quite intelligent & have high IQs once you get past the behavior issues?
That is part of the problem. Another thing to consider here is that truly disruptive behavior is not necessarily a common trait among kids with Aspergers/High Functioning Autism. In my experience it is the exception rather than the rule, though I can't say how it pans out nationally. I know it has rarely been an real issue with my son.

What are common traits are the ineptitude at social interaction and non-verbal communication (body language, inflection, sarcasm, etc.) and that disciplinary tactics that work with most kids may not work (may even make things worse) with the Aspergers/HFA kid. You often have to find different strategies for them.

The bottom line is that there isn't one right answer on whether these kids should be mainstreamed or not -- some kids should and others shouldn't. It has to be judged on a case by case basis.
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